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WEBINAR - An Overview of Conflicts of Interest

  • Tue 10 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Kerris Earle

This webinar provides an overview of the requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority to avoid conflicts of interest, and what to do should a conflict arise. Throughout the session we will look at examples of how Conflicts of Interest can arise and what can be done to effectively and compliantly manage them.

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Annual General Meeting 2025

  • Thu 22 May 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Be At One

We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2025 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. Book your place today.

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WEBINAR - Property Owners Sector Focus

  • Thu 22 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates

• Understand the key issues facing the sector • Identify specific insurance solutions for the sector • Be aware of insurance market issues for the sector

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WEBINAR - Law of Tort

  • Wed 21 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jennifer Yeates, Zing 365

This course introduces the concept of tort and its relationship with insurance. In order to better understand, the course will explore the structure of UK law to determine how negligence forms part of the structure of civil law and how its rules form the basis of liability insurance. We will explore the torts in civil law and look at how they may relate to insurance and the cover that is provided to businesses & individuals. This course is ideal for those wishing to learn more about private law and how it is such an integral part of insurance

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WEBINAR - Powerful Report Writing

  • Tue 13 May 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Susan Heaton-Wright, Superstar Communicator

Business report writing and business communication is an essential skill for decision making; business development and expansion. Using elements of the Superstar Communicator™ methodology, we share how to construct business communication; highlighting the most important information; focused information, calls to action and conclusions. We will focus on written and spoken communication. This is a vital skill to develop as a leader; to influence and aide decision making.

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Neurodiversity 101

  • Wed 30 Apr 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Online
    • Vic Mazonas, GAIN

This 1-hour virtual workshop is designed to provide an accessible introduction to the concept of neurodiversity for employees at all levels of the business. This workshop will lead attendees through the language of neurodiversity, why it matters to the world and to business, and what the law says about providing neurodivergent employees with the adjustments they need. Attendees will learn about the ways in which all people have unique strengths and support needs, explore some common types of adjustments that neurodivergent people may request, and will come away with an understanding of some of the ways everyone can make a difference in fostering a neuroinclusive workplace.

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WEBINAR - The broker landscape

  • Tue 29 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates

• Understand the different Broker Models in the UK insurance market • Understand how these drive differing behaviours in the market and in dealings with Insurers • Mirrors challenges facing Insurers in retaining close relationships with Brokers

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WEBINAR - Food for mood

  • Thu 24 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Anna Reddy

Although your brain is only 2% of your body weight, it consumes 20% of the calories you eat. Learn how to fuel it right to get the best results and nourish your mind.

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Business Interruption

  • Tue 15 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Matt Owen-James, Zing365

For many businesses, when loss occurs, it’s not just the devastation of the loss of property facilities that they trade from, but the wider impact of having to temporarily close to allow the insurers to reinstate the property; it’s the loss of business and income. In this course, you will explore what business interruption is and the connection with property insurance. We will discover how business interruption can be set up, how cover is set and the typical policy extensions and exclusions that you can expect to find within a policy wording. Finally, we will explore how a policy will respond to such losses.

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WEBINAR - Influencing and Stakeholder Management

  • Thu 03 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Matt Owen-James, Zing 365

This workshop will help delegates to understand how to manage expectations, use influencing techniques and adapt styles to suit stakeholder preferences, learn to negotiate win-win strategies with stakeholders to help execute plans successfully and use key frameworks and techniques when working with stakeholders.

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WEBINAR - Help your client retire with confidence by powering up your CRP

  • Wed 26 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • George Pullar, LV Investments

Striking the right balance between your clients' goals and their tolerance for risk during retirement can be tricky. With the Financial Conduct Authority's thematic review shining a light on retirement income advice, it's increasingly vital for firms to evaluate their Centralised Retirement Proposition (CRP) to ensure they are providing the best possible outcomes for clients as they draw down their retirement funds.

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WEBINAR - Managing Stress in Sales

  • Tue 25 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Stella Round, Zing 365

This workshop is designed to equip sales professionals with practical tips and techniques to effectively navigate stress, cultivate resilience, and implement healthy habits for long-term success

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WEBINAR - Insurance for multi-occupancy buildings: impact of FCA review

  • Thu 13 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates

• Know the areas included by the FCA review • Understand the regulatory changes being implemented by the FCA • Consider potential changes to insuring and broking of multi-occupancy buildings

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Online - International Women's Day - Accelerate Action with Grit and Grace

  • Fri 07 Mar 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

The session supporting this year's theme 'Accelerate Action' will be facilitated by Caroline Martin, CII Member, Leadership Coach, NLP Trainer and Speaker. Caroline has been working in the Insurance Profession for more than 30 years and in the last 5 years has also coached and trained PFS members. She is a Best-Selling Author of two book collaborations, and her third book 'Grit & Grace' will be launching on IWD 2025 with proceeds supporting the Charity Women's Aid.

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Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes Annual Dinner on 28 February 2025

  • Fri 28 Feb – Fri 28 Feb
  • Leonardo Hotel

We are delighted to confirm the annual dinner will take place on 28th February 2025 at 7pm at Leonardo Hotel in Milton Keynes, MK9 2HP

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WEBINAR - The Impact of the Insurance Market Cycle

  • Thu 27 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jennifer Yeates, Zing365

The course looks at how the insurance cycle moves and the influences the transition between hard and soft markets. As well as looking at the progress of the insurance cycle, the course will help you determine the difference between hard and soft markets, and what that means to all stakeholders involved.

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Luton & Hertfordshire Half Day Regional Financial Services Conference

  • Thu 20 Feb 9:00 am – 12:50 pm
  • London Luton Vale Hotel

Join us for our Financial Services Half Day Conference followed by Lunch 09.30 – 10.00 Arrival and coffees 10.00 – 10.50 First speaker - LV's George - Help your client retire with confidence by powering up your CRP 10.50 – 11.40 Second speaker – Canada Life Andrew Morris – Behavioural biases with fund selection 11.40 – 12.00 Break 12.00 – 12.50 Third speaker – Forsitegroup Richard Roberts - IHT Planning for Unused Pensions post 2024 Labour Budget 12.50 - 13:45 Lunch

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WEBINAR - Coaching Skills at Work

  • Wed 19 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jackie Turner, Nick Thomas Associates

• Understand what coaching is and what it isn’t • Understand the link between Coaching, employee engagement, attrition, and customer satisfaction • Understand the many opportunities to coach and be coached within the workplace • Learn what it takes to be an effective coach and coachee • Learn how to apply a variety of coaching tools and techniques to enhance your coaching sessions • Understand the steps needed to create a coaching culture across organisations

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WEBINAR - The Power of Active Listening: A Skill for the Workplace, and for Life

  • Tue 11 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jay Unwin, Mental Health in Business

Active listening and non-judgemental communication are superpowers for successful leaders. This session is aimed at anyone wishing to elevate their communication skills. The aim of the session is to help attendees to understand the benefits of active listening and non-judgemental communication, and how they can both be put into practice, to contribute to a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.

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Enabling Womens Careers - Final Session of the Series - Prioritising You!

  • Tue 11 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

This is the final of our current booked sessions in our Womens forum so don't miss out! One of the biggest blockers in this community has been putting ourselves first so this session will be dedictated to Prioritising You! This session will be live online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.

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